SSC CGL Answer Key 2026: SSC CGL Tier-1 exam answer key released; submit challenges by this date..

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the provisional answer key for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Tier-1 Examination 2026. Along with this, the candidates' response sheets have also been made available on the official website, ssc.gov.in. Candidates who appeared for the examination can log in using their registration number and password to verify their answers. The Commission has also opened a window for submitting objections to the answer key. Candidates may submit their challenges online until 9:00 PM on November 7, 2026, subject to the payment of a prescribed fee.

Candidates who participated in the computer-based examination, held between September 30 and October 28, 2026, can view their answers by visiting the website. Through the response sheet, candidates can review the answers they provided during the examination and estimate their potential scores by comparing them with the answer key.

Objections can be submitted until November 7
The Commission has provided an opportunity to raise objections against the provisional answer key. The objection window opened at 9:00 PM on November 4, 2026. Candidates may submit their objections online until 9:00 PM on November 7, 2026. A fee of ₹50 is applicable for challenging each question or answer; this amount is non-refundable. According to the Commission, objections will only be accepted through the online challenge module. Objections sent via email or postal mail will not be considered.

How to download the answer key and response sheet:
1. Visit the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in.
2. Click on the 'Candidate Portal' option on the homepage.
3. Log in using your registration number and password. 4. Next, click on the link for the 'Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026 (Tier-1) Answer Key'.
5. The answer key and your response sheet will appear on the screen.
6. Download them, verify your answers, and keep a printout safe for future reference.

Final answer key to be released after addressing objections
An expert committee will review all objections received by the SSC. If any error is found in a question or its answer during this review, the Commission may make the necessary corrections. Following this, the final answer key and the results for the Tier-1 examination will be released. Candidates who qualify in the Tier-1 examination will be eligible to appear for the next stage, i.e., the Tier-2 examination.

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